State Legislators come out against Issue 4

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – On Monday, October 24th, a coalition of 64 legislators from the Arkansas House of Representatives issued a statement opposing Issue 4, the amendment to legalize marijuana in Arkansas.In the statement, lawmakers said, “As your elected representatives, we want voters to... Read More.
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Early voting for general election begins Monday

Early voting for the Nov. 8 general election begins Monday across Arkansas.According to Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston, early voting runs from Oct. 24 to Nov. 7 with the polls open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday thr9ugh Friday and 10 a.m.... Read More.
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Fordyce man killed in Tuesday accident

A Fordyce man was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Cleveland County Tuesday morning.According to a preliminary report, Ray Everett Moore, 74, was southbound on U.S. Highway 79 when the 2022 GMC Terrain he was driving left the roadway and struck a culvert. After... Read More.
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Retired UAPB Chancellor Lawrence Davis Jr., dies at 88

The long-time chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff died Sunday at Jefferson Regional Hospital.Lawrence A. Davis Jr., was 88.Davis was named chancellor of UAPB in November 1991 and remained there until he retired in May 2012.He grew up on the campus... Read More.

One person killed in Cabot accident

One person was killed and a second injured in a one-vehicle accident in Cabot Sunday night.According to a preliminary report, Michael Lynn Henley, 66, was northbound on Willie Ray Drive when the 2002 Ford F150 pickup he was driving left the roadway, ran into... Read More.
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Federal trial on transgender care begins

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The nation’s first trial over a state’s ban on gender-confirming care for children begins in Arkansas this week, the latest fight over restrictions on transgender youth championed by Republican leaders and widely condemned by medical experts.U.S. District Judge Jay... Read More.

Tractor rider shot by sheriff’s deputy

DECATUR, Ark. (AP) — A 71-year-old man was fatally shot by a northwest Arkansas sheriff’s deputy who found him driving a tractor and displaying a handgun, authorities said.Nelson Amos was fatally shot Saturday by a Benton County sheriff’s deputy, according to Arkansas State Police.... Read More.
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Alabama A&M downs UAPB 34-31

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Victor Barbosa made the go-ahead field goal in the fourth quarter, Harold Jemison scored two rushing touchdowns and Alabama A&M defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff 34-31 in the HBCU River City Classic on Sunday. The Bulldogs overcame a career game by UAPB’s... Read More.

Southern Miss slips by ASU

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Frank Gore Jr. and James Dean had fourth-quarter touchdown runs and Southern Mississippi rallied to beat Arkansas State 20-19 on Saturday night.Arkansas State used James Blackman’s 9-yard touchdown pass to Jeff Foreman and a safety to take a 19-7 lead... Read More.